There has not been much Canadian coverage of the renewed war (and it is a war) in Congo. The situation is very bad. Here is today's BBC report -- also good coverage from Al Jezeera online.
'Human catastrophe' grips Congo
Killings, rapes and looting have been reported around Goma
Fierce fighting between government and rebel forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo has caused a humanitarian catastrophe, the Red Cross has said.
It said the number of displaced people was growing by the hour and that the precarious security situation was making it difficult to deliver aid.
Intense diplomatic efforts are under way to end the crisis, which has displaced a total of 250,000 people.
A tense ceasefire is holding in the eastern city of Goma.
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